Real Estate Associate Attorney

URGENT HIRE: Transactional Commercial & Residential Real Estate Associate Attorney Asheville, NC

A leading law firm in Asheville, North Carolina is actively seeking a skilled Real Estate Associate Attorney with 35 years of transactional experience to join its dynamic team. This is a full-time position, offering high-level involvement in both commercial and residential real estate matters, including closings, development, zoning, and community association work.

MUST HAVE: Active North Carolina Law License + 35 Years of Real Estate Transactional Experience.

Opportunity to build a practice in one of the most desirable regions of North Carolina.

What You'll Do:

• Handle commercial and residential closings
• Draft and negotiate purchase & sale agreements, leases, easements, and finance documents
• Conduct title and survey reviews
• Advise on real estate development, zoning, and land use
• Represent community associations and developers on creation, governance, and enforcement issues
• Provide strategic counsel on HOA/tax-related issues (bonus if you have experience!)
• Manage files from inception to closing, maintaining strong client communication

What We're Looking For:

• Licensed in North Carolina (REQUIRED)
• 35 years of real estate transactional experience
• Book of business is a bonus, but not required
• Exposure to both commercial and residential transactions
• Familiarity with zoning, land use, and community associations
• Strong client service and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deals independently and meet deadlines
• Entrepreneurial mindset interest in growing into a partnership track
• HOA and tax experience is a plus

Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.